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The Best Chicken Quesadillas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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The Best Chicken Quesadillas Recipe

The Best Chicken Quesadillas has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 75.9g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high in complex carbs and average in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. With 33.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 42, for The Best Chicken Quesadillas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.34 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol57.6 mcg
Vitamin C3.7 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.1 IU1.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.34 mg22.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.34 mg19.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate57.6 mcg14.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid43.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium251.2 mg25.1%Top 10%Very High
Iron2 mg11.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium21 mg5.3%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus201 mg20.1%Top 30%High
Potassium166.1 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium513.2 mg21.4%Top 30%High
Zinc1 mg6.8%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Selenium15.9 mcg22.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.7 g8.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.1%Top 30%High
Starch0 g
Sugars1.7 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.4 g22.8%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine0.7 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.3 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.3 mg
Aspartic Acid0.7 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12.9 g19.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.4 g31.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water46.8 g
Ash2.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 786 Calories from Fat 343

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 38.2 g 58.8%

Saturated Fat 18.8 g 94%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 81.8 mg 27.3%

Sodium 1513.8 mg 63.1%

Total Carbohydrates 75.9 g 25.3%

Dietary Fiber 5.2 g20.8%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 33.7 g 67.4%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 18.3%

Calcium 74.1% Iron 33.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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